Dave Moriarty, an RNZAF pilot who won the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for bravery over Normandy in 1944, passed away on Anzac Day.

Kati Kasza's father instilled in her a love of plants and the importance of seeking quality.

Thousands of Aucklanders yesterday marched on to Queens Wharf to mark the opening of the Red Gates on Anzac Day.

The historical preoccupation with Gallipoli becomes easily comprehensible when you remember that 8141 Australians and 2721 New Zealanders died during the brief campaign.

The green and gold bunting is hanging in the streets and the Australian flags are flying, but the French town which commemorates Anzac Day is missing its usual hoards of Aussie tourists.

Mr Key has joined the New Zealand contingent in Turkey, which includes 22 veterans, 23 secondary school students and Defence Force staff.

"It's a strange feeling walking along the beach and knowing Dad walked along it 95 years ago..."

Another Anzac Day remembered (this is the 95th anniversary) and another clutch of books with military themes have appeared...

Veterans in Gallipoli for the 95th Anniversary of the landings on Anzac Day had their first look at the battleground sites yesterday.

This year, the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association has introduced a special award for a New Zealander who best embodies the Anzac spirit.